The average train between Ashford and Brighton takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ashford to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Ashford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Brighton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Ashford to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.
Ashford to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ashford to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ashford and Brighton is 70.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Brighton via Clapham Junction and Haywards Heath in around 1h 43m.